Learn new skills, change your career and enrich your life with non-credit programs at TUCC!  Looking to be more marketable in today's economy? Considering a second or even a third career? Temple University Center City offers many options: individual courses, certificate programs, and online learning that can help you to prepare for a new job or get ahead in your current one.

Professional Development Programs

Temple's Center City campus hosts many professional non-credit courses leading to certificates in the following areas:

• FINANCIAL PLANNING

This accelerated Certificate in Financial Planning program is designed around the demanding schedules of working professionals. It benefits both experienced professionals seeking to advance their careers and those entering the field. The next session of the CFP program will begin in the Fall 2012 semester. For more details on the Certified Financial Planner certificate or attend an information session, click here. This program is administered through the Temple University Ambler Office of Non-Credit Programs. For more information, please call 267-468-8500.

• PROFESSIONAL MEETING PLANNING
  The Certificate in Professional Meeting Planning is designed to meet the demand for professionally trained meeting planners. Courses are taught by Delaware Valley professionals, and the program is endorsed by the Philadelphia Area Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. The SIX required courses are: (1) Fundamentals of Meeting Planning; (2) Site Inspection and Selection; (3) Budgeting Tool Kit; (4) Technology and Audiovisuals for the Meeting Professional; (5) Food and Beverage; (6) Contract Negotiations. The next session of the Professional Meeting Planning program will be offered in the Fall 2012 semseter. This program is administered through the Temple University Ambler Office of Non-Credit Programs. For more information, please call 267-468-8500.

• INTERIOR DESIGN
  The Interior Design Certificate Program is designed for homeowners who want to make the best design decisions for their interiors and for those individuals who are contemplating entry into the interior design industry. The FIVE required courses and recommended sequence are: (1) Fundamentals of Design and Layout; (2) The Effective Use of Color; (3) Fabrics and Materials; (4) Furniture; (5) Lighting and Accessories. The Interior Design Certificate Program will be offered again the Fall 2012 semester at the TUCC campus. This summer, at the Temple University Ambler, we offer a one-week daytime intensive program. This program is administered through the Temple University Ambler Office of Non-Credit Programs. For more information, please call 267-468-8500.

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  In order to obtain the Certificate in Project Management, participants must complete the following FOUR required courses: (1) Project Management Basics I; (2) Project Management Basics II; (3) Project Management: Leading the Team; (4) What's Your Point? Effective Interpersonal Communication. This program is administered through the Temple University Ambler Office of Non-Credit Programs. For more information, please call 267-468-8500.

• LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
  In order to obtain the Certificate in Leadership and Management, participants must complete the following FOUR required courses: (1) The Manager as Leader; (2) The Results-Oriented Leader; (3) Managing the Tough Spots; and (4) What's Your Point? Effective Interpersonal Communication. This program is administered through the Temple University Ambler Office of Non-Credit Programs. For more information, please call 267-468-8500.

• EDITING
  The Certificate in Editing designed to develop competency in proofreading and editing. Enhance your skills for your current position or explore the field of editing as a possible career choice. The THREE required courses are: (1) Proofread Like a Pro; (2) Fundamentals of Editing; (3) Master Editing Workshop. The next session of the Editing Certificate Program will be offered in the Fall 2012 semester. This program is administered through the Temple University Ambler Office of Non-Credit Programs. For more information, please call 267-468-8500.

• DATABASE DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
  With the Certificate in Database Design and Management, you will learn how to properly design databases and use Microsoft Access. Work with your data while elmininating confusion that can lead to lost time and lost data. The required FIVE courses are: (1) Relational Database Design (2) Access 2010: Level I; (3) Access 2010: Level 2; (3) Access 2010: Level 3; (4) Access 2010: Level 4. This program is administered through the Temple University Ambler Office of Non-Credit Programs. For more information, please call 267-468-8500.

• WEB SITE DESIGN
  The Certificate in Web Site Design is designed to help participants build a web site from the ground up with HTML code, make your site visually engaging with Dreamweaver, and manipulate photo elements using Photoshop. The SEVEN required courses are: (1) Creating a Usable Web Site; (2) Introduction to HTML for Web Site Design; (3) Adobe Photoshop CS5: Level I; (4) Adobe Photoshop CS5: Web Production; (5) Adobe Dreamweaver CS5: Level I; (6) Adobe Dreamweaver CS5: Level II; (7) Build Your Web Site: Putting It All Together. This program is administered through the Temple University Fort Washington Office of Non-Credit Programs. For more information, please call 267-468-8500.

• ACCOUNTING

The Accounting Office Specialist Certificate Program teaches basic business operations and proper accounting procedures. The THREE required courses are: (1) Black Belt Accounting: Fundamentals for the Non-Accountant Part I; (2) Black Belt Accounting: Fundamentals for the Non-Accountant Part II; QuickBooks 2011. The next session of the Accounting Office Specialist Certificate Program will be offered in the Fall 2012 semester. This program is administered through the Temple University Ambler Office of Non-Credit Programs. For more information, please call 267-468-8500.

Administration of these certificate programs is consolidated at Temple University Ambler.  For more detailed information, please click here. Or, call 267-468-8500.

Online Learning

Choose from a variety of instructor-facilitated online courses and certificate programs from ed2go and Gatlin Education Services (GES) that can help you achieve your professional and personal goals. Learn more about our instructor-facilitated online courses with ed2go. Learn more about our Online Career Training certificate programs with Gatlin Education Services.